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Polar Vortex and Small Hive Beetles

Does anyone have any information on how the polar vortex might affect SHB viability? Here in Northern Indiana we have had -15 degree temps for two days. My hives have insulation boxes around them to protect from the -40-degree windchill. I am mainly curiously about SHB not overwintering in the hive. Thanks!

Re: Polar Vortex and Small Hive Beetles

BTW - can't wait to meet you in person at the Kalamazoo Bee School. I have your book The Practical Beekeeper and enjoyed it immensely. Last year was my first year as a beekeeper, but towards the end of the summer I got brave and started letting my bees draw their own comb on frames as you described. It was very fun to watch. I hope both hives make it through the winter. I want to try raising some queens!